STEP 4

On canvas fabric, draw line 3” above bottom center. Position appliqué pieces on fabric using photo as guide; iron to fuse pieces to fabric. See Photo 2.

STEP 5

Sew around edges of appliqué designs. Machine-sew stitches to watering can’s sprinkled water and bird’s legs, wings, and beak. Work slowly when sewing intricate curves. See Photo 3.

STEP 6

Fold over 1/3” seam allowance of long edge of beige bottom fabric. Line up center of beige fabric with bottom center of canvas fabric; machine-sew together using edge-stitched seam.

STEP 7

Position handle pieces along top edge on canvas fabric; pin each piece in place. Machine-sew loosely to hold temporarily in place. See Photo 4.

STEP 8

Line up canvas and lining fabric with wrong sides facing. Machine-sew together to form back mouth (or edge where handles are attached).

STEP 9

Open inside seam. Line up and refold mouth of bag. Machine-sew two sides together. On lining fabric side, leave 4” opening for turning.

STEP 10

Open inside seam. Line up cut-ins at beige bottom area; machine-sew gussets. Machine-sew gussets for inner fabric in same way. Turn right side out through opening. Machine-sew opening closed. See Photo 5.